Figure on Steps

Artist Henry Moore (Castleford, England, 1898 - 1986)

Date1956

Mediumbronze

ClassificationsSculptures

DimensionsOverall (Height x Width x Depth): 67 × 72.5 × 67cm
Plinth Size (Height x Width x Depth): 76.5 × 94.5 × 74cm
Weight: 110kg

AcquisitionPurchased in 1956 with income from the Macdonald Bequest.

LocationOn Display - Gallery 07

Object numberABDAG004654

Keywords

Female

Other Titles

Working Model for Draped Seated Woman: Figure on Steps

About MeHenry Moore is one of the most eminent British sculptors of the twentieth century. He was trained in Leeds and London and travelled extensively. Moore held a great interest in the sculpture of the past and in particular, the ancient Mayan civilisation of Mexico.

Moore always used his material to express natural forms, but was willing to distort the appearance of objects in the interest of design and emotional expressiveness. In this work, the head is tiny in comparison with the rest of the body. The features are quite anonymous but what remains of the eyes, nose and forehead still retain human expression.

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A monumental version of this piece can be seen at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park near Wakefield, where artistic works combine with the beauty of the natural world (including lots of sheep!).

Exhibitions

Gallery 07 - Exploring Art